Match Overview
Benfica travel to the Estadio Dom Afonso Henriques to take on Vitoria de Guimaraes in a match in the Liga Portugal on Sunday. The visiting side will have a massive advantage over their opponents in this game, and one expects them to put at least a couple of goals past them. Guimaraes have to strengthen their defence immensely to prevent Benfica from running riot.
Key Highlights
One must not forget that Vitoria de Guimaraes are ranked 6th in goals scored per match (1.6 goals). Also ranked 3rd at home this season, Guimaraes know that they can be at their best in the familiar surroundings of home and this will help them gain confidence against their much-vaunted opponents. Having been unbeaten in 6 home games, Guimaraes have an advantage for sure.
Injury Report
Juan Bernat and Kasper Tengstedt of Benfica are the only players across both teams who have been ruled out with injuries of their own.
Prediction
We expect Benfica, who are ranked 2nd in goals scored per match (2.2 goals), to win this game by quite a comfortable margin. They are the downright favourites to do so. The visiting side have also kept the most clean sheets in the competition (11). Rafa Silva is ranked 1st in big chances created in the competition (14).
PORTUGAL. PRIMEIRA LIGA | W1 X W2 |
11/Feb 20:30 Vitoria Guimaraes VS Benfica | 2:2 (1:1,1:1) |